deafrelated
Deafrelated is a broad, informal descriptor used for topics connected to deafness, Deaf culture, and related communication methods. It is not a fixed technical term; in writing it may appear as deaf-related or Deaf-related, and it is often used to group together medical, linguistic, educational, cultural, and accessibility issues linked to hearing loss.
Scope includes medical aspects (hearing loss assessment, audiology, cochlear implants), linguistic and educational elements (sign languages
Terminology notes: "deaf" (lowercase) describes the audiological condition; "Deaf" (uppercase) refers to a cultural-linguistic community. "Hard
Usage in research, advocacy, and service delivery helps describe cross-cutting topics such as accessibility in education,
The term's acceptability depends on context and audience. When writing about people, it's best to emphasize